Map Scouting

[300MIKE]

I was wondering what everyone looks for when researching the maps.

For the most part I look for canyons, water and depressions near saddles. I have been fairly successful looking for these features but wondered what you all look for. I like the Delorme topo because it allows me to mark and update areas when I get back from hunting or scouting. Ive used google earth also but I think the topos are better.

Lets hear it.

 

[zags]

I use both. I suscribe to topo finder at trails.com. I like google earth especially for AZ hunting as color changes can inticate water and cover that may not be listed on a topo.(Plus it is just fun to "fly" through canyons and such!) I will usually put them both up on my computer and switch back and forth to verify possible good glassing spots ect. After a few trips to see things in person, you can get pretty good at it.

 

[RugerM77270]

I too like Google Earth. I like being able to see what kind of vegetation and meadows and such are in the area. Topos are a good reference and being in the military has helped me gain an appreciation for them, but I use Google Earth almost exclusively now.